I couldn't find a beef stroganoff recipe using ground beef that I liked anywhere, so I asked on Facebook, and one of my friends messaged me her personal recipe, which I tried and loved! Serve over egg...
The traditional version of Rassolnik is made with barley, but often children prefer rice. So this new version became quite popular. Use brined pickles if you can find them.
A decadent cake with three distinct layers: walnut, raisin, poppy seed. I am not a big fan of cake. But, I can devour this cake in one sitting! The butter and condensed milk icing makes this cake irresistibly...
This warming soup brings the summery flavor of basil to mid-autumn meals. Russian "kletsky" (pronounced as "klet-skee") is a word used to name the dish known also in Ukrainian and Belarusian cuisines as...
In Russia people use tvorog for the pastry, but you can substitute it with farmer's cheese or even ricotta. It is filled with a delicious apple-sour cream mixture, making a delicious cross between apple...
Stuffed cabbage rolls are very popular in Russia and are a staple in people's diet, especially during the winter months. This version is stuffed with rice and mixed ground meat. You can substitute ground...
I have always wanted to make delicious "Old Style" Gefilte Fish like my Grandma Else and Aunt Bessie used to made. So have tried making Gefilte Fish several times, however, without much success. Finally...
"These stunning Russian dumplings came from Siberia, the region of severe winters! The dish is super-popular in Russia, so don't miss a chance to try the taste of Russia!" Posting for safekeeping. From...
This is a popular Russian recipe of roast pork stuffed with cheese and tomatoes. For best results, remove the foil to let the meat brown just before it is done.
This recipe is from an old newspaper clipping my grandmother added to her recipe box. This cold fish dish is very popular in Russia. It says that you can use the walnut sauce hot or cold with hot or cold...
This salad is ubiquitous in Russia during the winter months. It is called "vinigret", so it must have been served with vinaigrette dressing at some point, but not any more. It is a cool and savory dish...
These Russian kotlety are very easy and versatile. I usually add whatever's on hand to give the burgers a little something extra: a little oregano, thyme, herbes de Provence, etc... or go with some paprika...
At our Russian Orthodox church in Boston many Greek's came to celebrate as they did not have a Greek church in the small town we lived in. They preferred this versian of Pascha to the traditional Russian...
Believe it or not this can be served as a side salad in a small bowl or mixed with greens. I like to have it as a condiment for your meat course or as an appetizer on crackers with liver pate or other...
This recipe is traditionally made with kvass, a fermented beverage found in Central and European markets. I suppose you could substitute with beer. Serve with a little sour cream and fresh dill.
Fast and healthy recipe found in the 1970's from a health food magazine. Too many years ago to remember which magazine, health food promoter, etc., but it is delicious if you love garlic!
Blini are small leavened buckwheat pancakes, originally form Russia. They are a great base for many a canape. Traditionally they are served topped with sour cream and caviar. Great to make some as a starter...
A very flavorful seasoned salt used in everyday Russian (from the Caucasus) cooking. use wherever salt is called for in recipes for meats, vegetables and breads and casseroles, soups.
Experience the traditional Russian dish called, "Shashlik" Throughout the Middle East, South Russia, and Siberia this meal has been a favorite for centuries. Most of the western world knows this dish by...
You want to use stale rye bread for this. If you haven't any, just toast or bake and let cool. Roasted beets make everything sweeter and nuttier. Unusual, yet tasty. It's both sweet and savory; good for...
Halupki, also known as stuffed cabbage on the Russian/Ukranian side of my family, is a dish made of rice, beef, and pork encased in cabbage drizzled with a thin, sweet tomato sauce. My grandma Eugenia...
A very simple recipe I whipped up in my dorm room, transforming a bagel into a pizza using common ingredients. The tastes go well together, and it sort of resembles the pizzas served in Moscow.
This has a short list of ingredients and is quick to put together. It is one of the fresher dishes on the Russian menu and absolutely wonderful as a side dish to chicken or lamb.